AACC Scholarship

Every year, the Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund awards a $500 scholarship to an Allendale area senior who has accepted and will be attending Grand Valley State University in the fall immediately following their high school graduation. Applicants are asked to write a short essay about ‘building a better community’ and are judged on leadership, citizenship and involvement in school and community activities.

The success represented by each diploma proudly earned is a milestone shared by students, families, educators and the greater Allendale community. Throughout Ottawa County, the “Doing More. Together.” initiative links area business and education to promote the value of quality education. As result of robust collaborations like this, Allendale graduates meet the world confident in their ability to realize career goals.

Allendale’s premier learning environment encompasses outstanding public and private education options. Allendale Public Schools operates six buildings to educate 2,250 students from preschool through early college. Its well-rounded educational experience integrates a robust curriculum, athletics and award-winning arts programs. Success pays. The Class of 2013 earned $3 million in college scholarships.

Marking 100 years of parochial education in 2014-15, Allendale Christian School is poised for the next century of learning. The preK-8 school offers a Christ-centered curriculum characterized by academic excellence and opportunities for students to experience community service.

Allendale pathways in higher education open career doors suiting all levels of interests, time and abilities. With its main campus located at Allendale, Grand Valley State University provides 81 undergraduate and 33 graduate programs. Nearby Grand Rapids Community College offers affordable two-years degree in hot job fields. Hope College in Holland, a distinguished liberal arts college, offers four-year degrees. Faith-based higher learning institutions, university satellite sites and schools of art, technology, law and medicine train the movers and shakers of tomorrow.

Allendale Public Schools
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Dedicated teachers, caring staff members and beautiful new facilities set Allendale Public Schools apart as an educational leader in Ottawa County. Located in the heart of town, our district enjoys small numbers while boasting big possibilities for students from pre-k through 12th grade.

At Allendale Public Schools, we take pride in the high standard of excellence we pursue in the classroom, our commitment to utilizing current educational technology, and our dedication to offering ample opportunities for students to enjoy athletics and the arts. And because we value character education, we maximize community partnerships that provide avenues for students to engage in service projects that teach generosity, compassion and selflessness.

We invite you to come and visit our campuses and see why our Falcon flag waves high. Come see why Allendale Public Schools are powered by possibilities